PGA Tour officials are open to changes regarding the slow pace of the game, given that dissatisfaction among golf fans and players is growing. The slow pace of the game is a problem that has been going on for a long time, and well-known figures from the world of golf have raised their voices many times.
Finding a solution to this problem is not as simple as it seems, although there are several options.
Rounds lasting six hours at a time, like the one on The American Express, is not a scenario fans are looking forward to.
Collin Morikawa, one of the best golfers in the world, shared his opinion before the new tournament regarding the news that a method for publishing the time a player spends on his shots could soon be implemented. Morikawa is open to such a change, believing that individuals must be punished.
“I think it should be released, I don’t know why you wouldn’t want it released, and I think after talking with some guys, I think you just have to start stroking guys and giving guys actual penalties, whether it be strokes or FedEx Cup. What I’ve learned is that monetary fines are useless,” he said, as quoted by The Golfing Gazette.
“We make so much money and some guys frankly could care less about – I don’t know how much the fines are – whatever X amount they are. I think they care more about playing good golf and making sure they make the playoffs and making sure they make 70, 50, 30. That’s where it hits hard. And I see no issue with it. I think what is there to hide? If you’re slow, you know you’re slow. If you don’t know, then there’s an issue.”
Collin Morikawa shares his views
This great golfer explained that he sees no problem with the time each player spends on shots being made public. He believes that it would only improve the situation, as it would put pressure on the players, so they could move faster or be sanctioned. He stressed that it is a simple process.
Collin also added that fans should understand that increasing the pace of the game will not immediately bring about a big change. If the pace of the game were to be accelerated by just 10 minutes, it would be almost imperceptible to spectators and would not solve the real problem of golf.
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